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21st November
Dates for the Diary
Friday 21st November 2nd Grades published to parents
Monday 24th NovemberJunior House Swimming, 3.45pm
Tuesday 25th November Dress Rehearsal for Recruits Passing Out Parade
Wednesday 26th November L6 Biology Field Trip to the Natural History Museum 7am -7pm
TC PA ACCESSORIES EVENING Routh Hall 7pm for 7.30pm
Sunday 30th November: Advent Carol service 6pm
ADVANCED Notice: TC is to sing their winning House Song: “All that Jazz” at the Christmas Concert Monday 8th December. A letter will be sent to parents by pupil post and as an email attachment and I request replies. I hope all the girls can attend. The House will be kept open later that evening and arrangements made for Supper in the Dining Room so I do need to know numbers. No girl will be allowed to go and buy food from the town. Girls will need to be at Routh in full uniform by 7.10pm and it is expected that those not staying for the remainder of the Concert will be free to go home by 8.45pm.
Children In Need
Yet again the TC girls surprised us all with their enthusiasm to get involved in this years house fund raisers! Over £220 was raised on the day, through a penny trail, a raffle, a cake sale and a non-uniform day. A big thank you goes to girls and parents who made cakes and bought in money to support this great cause! The riffle prizes are as follows:
Jenny Harding (69) - Large Pudsey Bear
Harriet Alford (33) - Small Pudsey Bear
Fiona Whitehead (13) - Phone/iPod holder
Julie Ashmore (75) - Phone/iPod holder
Claudia Cardinali (58) - Pudsey pen
Jo Smith (18) - Pudsey pen
Lucida Hegarty (3) - Pudsey ID holder
Smudge McIntosh, Lu (46) - Pudsey ID holder
Junior Debating
Last week Fran Kingston and Eve Fleeming represented TC in the Junior House Debating Competition, “This house would not go on Big Brother”. The pair were confident and asserting throughout their debate and worked well to present a clear and concise argument that they were highly commended on! Well done Fran and Eve. They have been awarded their House Certificate and Commendation as well as a chocolate treat!
Midland Zonal Hockey
This Monday, the 1st U18 girls competed in the Midland Zonal Hockey final. TC’s very own Alice Walters, Amber Capewell and Chelsea Callaghan all played exceedingly well, however it was Rachael Mack’s excellent performance that really helped the team win the Midlands Final, drawing in one of their matches and winning three. Well done to all the girls who played!
Sixth Form RE Trip
The sixth form had the opportunity this week to attend lectures held at Oxford City Hall, by Peter Vardy, covering issues such as the “Language of Religion”, “Life After Death” and “The Problem of Evil”. The talks were said to be inspiring and pupils found the day very beneficial for future exams and coursework. Thanks goes to Miss Wyatt and Rev. Hedworth who organised the trip.
Upper Sixth Interview Evening
The Upper Sixth were lucky enough to experience real life interviews in light of university applications. Many leading local business men and women, and those from the professions of law and medicine came to interview pupils, giving them helpful tips and advise when applying for universities that require an interview. Thank you to all parents who got involved, all found the evening very enlightening and beneficial.
Accessories Evening
Next Wednesday (26th Nov) is TC’s annual accessory evening; this is usually extremely successful with both pupils and parents. A “girly night” not to be missed out on! Tickets can be bought through the house and parents are welcome to invite friends or family to join them on an evening of great fun!
Michaelmas 2nd Grades
Second Grades were published on Tuesday and go live on Eportal on Friday. Overall the girls are working well and there are a significant number in all years groups who have achieved an average of less than 2.0 and receive an automatic School Commendation. With AS and A2 external modules and GCSE mock exams early next term this is good news.
SCHOOL COMMENDATIONS
The following receive School Commendations for achieving an average Effort grade between 1 and 1.9
L4
Lily Alsop Charlotte Barrow Annabel Bloomer Claudia Cardinali
Evana Fleeming Sophie Grenfell Madeleine Heggett Elizabeth James
Francesca Kingston Georgia Meredith Mary Shinner Alice Smith Simone Thompson-Smith Liberty Thornton Emily White
U4
Holly Alsop Alice Batham Rosanna Millns Olivia Morris
Sarah Morris Rebecca Noon Victoria Stokes Harriet Walker
5th
Harriet Alford Lydia Cotton Danielle Finlay Lucinda Hegarty
Kamila Rafiqi Hannah Thomas Katie Thomas Jessica Wolinski
L6
Chelsea Callaghan Amber Capewell Eleanor Johns Anne Jones
Rachael Mack Unjulie Maumi Elsa McKee Georgie Walters
U6
Sarah Ballard Dimple Divecha Sarah Griffin Emma Henderson
Jessica Kingston Hannah Morris Joanne Smith Alice Walters
Emma Wormington
HOUSEPARENT COMMENDATION
The following have been awarded a Houseparent Commendation for effort:
L4: Felicity Neale Grace Stringer Fiona Whitehead
U4: Daisy Perrey Emma Sellers
5th : Rebecca Phillips
L6: Katie Budge Rose Coffee
U6: Sadie Chana
HEADMASTER’S COMMENDATION
Joanne Smith, Kamila Rafiqi & Victoria Stokes have been recommended for a Headmaster’s Commendation
11th November
The first week back after the half term break seems to have flown by. The girls are involved in a range of activities and we have noticed that the nights are drawing in and it is now dark when School ends at 5pm. The U6 are engaged in completing their University UCAS applications and I look forward to hearing of the offers they receive. On Sunday the PA held their AGM and coffee was served to Parents who attended. It was nice to meet and speak to Parents on my return to the House after the juniors’ Remembrance Service. We are all looking forward to Friday’s Children In Need activities and I thank you in advance or any cake baking you will be doing to support our Cake Sale during Break. The accessories Evening also looks as if it will be great fun and an opportunity to socialise whist selecting some earlier Christmas presents. I hope to see you there!
Karen Mackay
Remembrance Service
This Sunday marked the 90th anniversary of the First World War. Pupils, teachers and parents paid their respects in a moving service, conducted by the Revered Hedworth. Many TC girls are involved in the Chapel Choir and delivered a memorable rendition of ‘They go down to the sea in ships’. Dimple Divecha, the Deputy Head Girl, also gave a reading. Thanks to all the parents that attended, we are sure you will agree that it was a moving service.
On Tuesday 11th there was a two minutes on Masters Walk, the Last Post was sounded; many pupils and teachers gathered at the flag to pay their respects.
 Children in Need Friday 14th November
This week the school supports the charity of Children in Need and is holding many money making schemes to help with the proceeds. As usual TC leads the way with a cakes sale in the Cookes Room on Friday during morning break, the traditional penny trails, and TC Pudsey raffle. It is also home clothes day on Friday and pupils are reminded to bring in their pound coins for the privilege. Give generously; it is for a good cause!
Sports
It has been a busy week for the hockey and netball teams- we are awaiting specific results but well done to all involved especially the U18 team who won the U18 Midlands Zone Tournament.
My Fair Lady
Rehearsals are well underway for this year’s musical, conducted by Mr Kingston and Mrs James. Cast members continue their hard work in blocking scenes, learning lines and songs. It looks to be a great success which we all look forward to.
House Hoodies
House hoodies are on order, Mrs Mackay asks all the girls to remember that their money is due in. The hoodies have proved very popular with the girls in previous years, it’s a great tradition in TC and we are sure it will remain popular with the younger years.
13 October
Sport
The Under 14 A Team’s fixture on 11th October saw TC girls Madeleine Heggett, Libby Thornton, Simone Thompson-Smith, Lily Alsop and Claudia Cardinali aid the team in an excellent 2:0 win against Uppingham School. Although the B Team lost, Fran Kingston, Kaya Wilson, Hollie Westwood, Charlotte Barrow, Alice Smith, Fiona Whitehead and Annie Bloomer played hard for the team and did well against the tough Uppingham side.
The Under 15 A Team also lost 1:0 to the school; however thanks go to Emma Sellers, Daisy Perrey, Rebecca Noon and Sarah Morris for their dedication to the team. Similarly, the Under 15 B’s also suffered a 3:0 defeat but Holly Alsop, Alice Batham, Harriet Walker and Eppyar Hunt all played well; special recognition also goes to Rosie Millns, the team’s captain. Both the A and B teams deserve to be congratulated for their efforts. Well done girls!
Unjulie Maumi, Kate Marshall, Sam Smith and Sophie Sellers were all members of the 3X1 team, of which Lorren Edwards was captain. Although the team had a 4:0 defeat they played well against the Uppingham Side. Captain of the 4X1 team, Harriet Alford and team-mates Sophie Sellers and Jess James also were defeated in a 4:1 loss against the other side.
However there were smiles all round for the 1st Team; Chelsea Callaghan, Alice Walters, Amber Capewell and Jo Smith secured an excellent victory 1: against the strong Uppingham Side. Amy Armstrong, Becky Phillips, Jennie Morris, Dannie Irving, Lucy Barwell and captain Georgie Walters however were not so successful, they played well but unfortunately the Uppingham side were the winners with a 1:0 victory.
House Hockey
On Monday the Juniors played in the Junior Inter House Hockey Competition. The A Team played in the Cup Competition. The Team comprised: Eppyar Hunt (Goalie), Madeleine Heggett; Rosanna Millns; Emma Sellers; Daisy Perrey; Rebecca Noon; Georgia Meredith; Lily Alsop; Alice Batham; Holly Alsop; Claudia Cardinali; Simone Thompson-Smith; Liberty Thornton and Sarah Morris. The Team drew 0:0 against Oakley “A” Team; Hazeldene “A” Team also drew 0:0 against Oakley so the TC versus Hazeldene match looked set to be the decider. It was a very close match. Both sides had and missed chances. At the final whistle Hazeldene were declared the winners as they had beaten TC by scoring the only goal of the competition. Well done TC you all played magnificently. All the girls receive a House Certificate for participating as well as a House Commendation and Libby Thornton and Simmy Thompson-Smith were named as joint “Woman of the Match” and receive a further certificate and House Commendation.
 
The B Team played in the Plate Competition. The Team comprised: Grace Stringer (Goalie); Francesca Kingston; Hollie Westwood; Annabel Bloomer; Fiona Whitehead; Emma Westley; Kaya Wilson; Alice Smith; Sophie Grenfell and Harriet Walker. The Team played well. They won 1:0 against Oakley “B” Team; Lost 0:1 against Hazeldene “B” and won 3:1 against Mary Windsor “B” Team. This meant that the TC B Team secured victory and won the Plate Competition. Congratulations girls! Very well done! All the girls receive a House Certificate for participating in the tournament as well as a House Commendation and Kaya Wilson was named “Woman of the Match” and receives a further certificate and House Commendation. Harriet Walker (Captain) accepted the Plate on behalf of the TC B Team in Routh Assembly. The team photos are below.
Routh Assembly
Alice Walters received her medal from the Headmaster for being the Individual fastest girl in the CCF West Midland Orienteering Competition; whilst it was announced that Rachael Mack has been selected for the U18 Midland Performance Squad. Congratulations to both girls.
History of the School
Emma Henderson did an excellent job in singing again this week with her musical talents shining at Mr Bowen’s 3rd Section of the “History of the School”. Well done Emma!
House Song
Finally House Song; as I am sure all parents know TC did amazingly this week with their efforts in the School’s annual House Unison Song Competition. It is the only competition to involve the entire Senior School and TC won with their excellent performance of All That Jazz. All the girls were commended for their professional and lively performance, with choreography from the Upper Sixth. All were impressed with TC’s enthusiasm both on stage and in rehearsals. Each one of the girls involved showed true TC spirit and wowed the judge with their performance. However special thanks must go to Sarah Griffin and Georgina Lees, both girls showed dedication and commitment to both the House and competition; without them the girls would not have been able to shine as much as they did and we congratulate them on what they helped us achieve. Well done to all … bring on the Christmas Concert!!
Finally, to all the girls and their family have a restful half term; do whatever work has been set but also find time to recharge batteries ready for the next half term which looks set to be as busy as this one. The House will reopen on Monday 3rd November.
Monday 13th October
Junior House Hockey
Tuesday 14th October
LIV Art & Textiles Trip to the Forest of Dean Sculpture Park
Wednesday 15th October
Inter-House Unison Song Rehearsals and Competition
(Please Note School finishes at the later time of 5.30pm)
Friday 17th October
Routh Hall Assembly 8.40pm
LVI Biology Field Trip (Departs at 8.00am)
LVI Geography Field Trip to Belws-y-Coed
Half Term Commences 3.45pm
Sunday 9th November:
Remembrance Sunday: Junior Service (L4 &U4) 9.55am; Senor Service 10.55am. TC PA will serve Tea & Coffee will be served in TC Day Room. The AGM will also be held. ALL Welcome ~ more information to follow.
Monday 13th October
Words and Music
This year’s Words and Music was on the topic of Liverpool and the audience experienced musical delights from Fran Kingston, Jessica Kingston, and Emma Henderson; as well as a special performance from our Headmaster Mr Edwards! The sound of the Beatles and other famous musical talents filled the Houseman room and the evening was enjoyed by all who attended.
House Song
The House Song Competition takes place on Wednesday 15th October and the Upper Sixth girls have been working hard this year to ensure that Thomas Cookes House put on an outstanding performance. The theme this year is “Music from the Movies”, (with a 20 point penalty for any Titanic related song choice). “All that Jazz” from the hit Broadway Musical Chicago was Thomas Cookes’ choice of song this year and is proving to be a successful one with all the girls. We all look forward to the competition on Wednesday with true TC spirit, good luck girls!
Saturday 4th October Open Morning
The September Open Morning always proves to be a success with prospective parents and pupils alike; unsurprisingly this year was no different! The morning gives the Lower Sixth a chance to perfect their guiding skills and Katie Budge, Georgina Lees, Rachael Mack, and Sophie Sellers were the TC girls chosen to represent the Bromsgrove on the open morning. They were excellent ambassadors for the school and deserve to be congratulated; well done girls!
Certificate of Achievement in ICT
The following have been awarded their Certificate of Achievement in ICT: Harriet Walker, Victoria Stokes, Rebecca Noon, Sarah Morris, Olivia Morris, Holly Alsop, Chloe McKee and Alice Batham. Well done girls!
Hockey News.
A number of girls played last weekend in School Hockey Teams but mention must be made of Lily Alsop who has been selected for the U15 Worcestershire County Hockey Team. Congratulations Lily!
On Friday afternoon the interhouse Senior House Hockey Competition took place. Thomas Cookes was in the cup competition which was a straight 20 minute each way final against Hazeldene. On paper Hazeldene were the stronger team. The result was 1-0 Hazeldene but this was a tremendous “victory” for TC given the number of first team players fielded by Hazeldene. TC were magnanimous in defeat. Miss Ferguson was impressed with the team spirit and tenacity shown by the TC team. The team comprised: Alice Walters (Captain), Jo Smith, Lorren Edwards, Lucy Barwell, Katie Budge, Unjulie Maumi, Danielle Finlay, Sam Smith, Amber Capewell (Goalie), Georgie Walters, Daniella Irving, Amy Armstrong, Sophie Sellers, Rebecca Phillips and Chelsea Callaghan. The girls receive a House Commendation and House Certificate. The following were named “Women of the Match” in recognition of their contribution to the game: Chelsea Callaghan, Amber Capewell, Georgie Walters and Alice Walters. Congratulations TC.
Cross Country
Alice Smith and Charlotte Barrow took part this week in a Cross Country Match. Both did well and this bodes well for the Junior Inter House Cross Country as well as the L4 Cross Country team event and the Inter House 1.2km. Congratulations to both girls.
TC Chapel Week
Sarah Ballard read in Chapel on Monday as part of Mrs Maund’s Chapel talk. Elaina Williams and Jenny Thomas read in Holy Communion. Over 70 members of the House attended Holy Communion as part of TC’s Chapel week. Alice Walters read at the start of Routh Assembly on Friday. The four girls receive a House Commendation.
Monday 6th October
TC Wepage Reporters
This week Emma Henderson and Hannah Morris have assumed responsibility for producing the TC weekly web page report. Mrs Mackay will continue to be Editor-in chief. If you have any news you would like to have included on the web page please let Emma and Hannah know.
Sport
The house has yet again lived up to its reputation of sporting excellence, particularly in hockey. The Saturday fixtures on the 27th September were against Rugby school, a very strong side. Therefore from the overall positive results the skill and dedication of all our players has been reflected. The second team’s pleasing performance against a very strong opposition enabled them to come away with a draw of one-all. The team was made up of a majority of TC girls, so well done to Amy Armstrong, Becky Philips, Jennie Morris, Dannie Irving, Georgie Walters (captain!) and Lucy Barwell. The first team came away with the same fate, a real achievement. The players, which included our very finest Chelsea Callaghan, Alice Walters, and Jo Smith, must be congratulated on their efforts which contributed massively to the excellent result. The U15 A team came away with a great result, winning 3-0. The team was comprised of many of TC's strong players; Emma Sellers, Rebecca Noon, Daisy Perry, and Sarah Morris. Unfortunately the U14 A and B, U15 B, third team and forth team lost their matches but nevertheless demonstrated a great sporting spirit, they definitely held there own against a very established and strong team and for this they should be very proud.
The U14 team played in a county tournament on Wednesday, 1st October. The tournament took place at Malvern and was a massive chance for the team. The tournament was filled with some of the counties strongest teams however the team played a brilliant match and won, they are therefore through to the next round. The team included Libby Thornton, Simone Thompson Smith, Lily Alsop, Georgia Meredith. The day before, on the 30th September, our first team played in the county finals which consist of only the best teams in the county. The team played an outstanding three matches and won them all and as a result they are now the county champions! They have qualified for the next round and we therefore wish Chelsea Callaghan, Alice Walters, Rachel Mack and Amber Capewell the best of luck!
However we must not forget our excellent netball team who played on Monday and included our very own Emily Deeley. The team played an action filled and exciting match against some old Bromsgrovians and won! - This just goes to show how our team has never been better.
Well done also to one of our heads of house- Elaina Williams! Elaina has managed to break a school record in swimming in the individual medley when against Cheltenham Ladies Collage. This is a massive achievement! Well done also to Alice Walters, Chelsea Callaghan, Amber Capewell and Georgie Walters who also swam and helped maintain the high standard Bromsgrove has also exerted in this sport.
As you can see it’s been an extremely busy week, full of some great sporting success. Well done to all the girls involved!
Harvest Service
Monday 29th September was the Harvest Service. TC girls had brought in contributions of tins and packet produce to “decorate” the window allocated to the House. This is an important event in the School Calendar and it was pleasing that so many contributed to the harvest produce which will be distributed locally.
Michaelmas 1st Grades
Tuesday saw the first Effort and Attainment grades for this academic year published. Generally speaking the girls are working hard and this is reflected in Effort and Attainment Grades. The following receive School Commendations for achieving an average Effort grade between 1 and 1.9
L4: Charlotte Barrow, Madeleine Heggett, Elizabeth James, Francesca Kingston, Alice Smith, Simone Thompson-Smith, Liberty Thornton
U4: Holly Alsop, Rosanna Millns, Olivia Morris, Rebecca Noon, Victoria Stokes, Harriet Walker
5th: Harriet Alford, Danielle Finlay, Lucinda Hegarty, Kamila Rafiqi
L6: Chelsea Callaghan, Amber Capewell, Eleanor Johns, Anne Jones, Rachael Mack
U6: Dimple Divecha, Sarah Griffin, Emma Henderson, Jessica Kingston, Joanne Smith, Emma Wormington
The following have been awarded a Houseparent Commendation for effort:
U4: Sarah Morris; 5th: Amy Armstrong; L6: Elsa McKee; U6: Alice Walters
Joanne Smith, Emma Wormington and Eleanor Johns have been recommended for a Headmaster’s Commendation
L4 Malvern Walk
On Wednesday the L4 took part in the annual Malvern Walk. From all accounts although the weather tested the L4 and accompanying staff on occasions throughout the day this was the best year ever and I believe that for the very first time every single L4 pupil taking part completed the walk. Well done to the TC L4. Hopefully we may be able to get a photo to include on the web page next week.
Study tidiness
The House Monitor team are trying to encourage the girls to be more tidy in the House and have pinned up some amusing and colourful posters; Mrs Mackay is keeping her fingers crossed that this begins to work!
House Song
This continues to dominate House assemblies, break and lunch times. Next week rehearsals begin in Routh Hall. The girls are keen to do well on Wednesday 15th October. Come on TC you can do it!
Dates to Note
Wednesday 24th September
L4 MidYIS testing
Thursday 25th September
Music Scholars’ Recital Housman Room 7pm
Friday 26th September
5th Form Art & Textiles trip to Birmingham
TC Cake Sale in aid of Macmillan Cancer 10.45am
Monday 29th September
School Service 8.50am; Harvest. Sixth Form Chapel suits.
Monday 22nd September
Term seems to be gathering pace and as today we celebrate the Autumn Equinox when the length of the day and night are supposed to be equal before we head into shorter days and autumn was that summer we enjoyed over the weekend?
Macmillan Biggest Coffee Morning
Jenny Thomas (Charity Rep) has organised a cake sale in the Cookes Room on Friday 26th September at break to raise funds for the Macmillan trust. We are encouraging the girls to bake cakes ~ or if time is pressing~ to purchase cakes which can be sold in aid of this worthy charity. If you are free between 10.30am and 11.15am please come along.
Harvest Festival
The Harvest Festival takes place on Monday 29th September at 8.50am and we ask that the girls make a donation of tinned or packet goods for display in the Chapel and then for distribution by senior pupils to charity. All donations needs to be brought into the House by Friday morning at the latest as during the course of Friday the sixth form will display TC’s offerings in Chapel. Parents are welcome to attend the service.
Art and Textiles
As a House TC is very proud of Sarah Griffin (L6), Verity Glass (last year’s U6) and Claire Batham (last year’s U6) who each produced outstanding performances in GCE Art and Design (Sarah and Verity) and GCE Textiles (Claire) to be amongst the highest scoring candidates in this summer’s examinations. Congratulations to all three girls.
House Monitor Training
Thursday evening saw all the House Monitors from Day and Boarding Houses attend Monitor training in the Drama Studio led by Mr Bowen and assisted by Mr Greetham, Mr Wingfield and Mrs Mackay. This gave the monitors the opportunity to produce their thoughts on a role description, standards, leadership and punishments. TC’s Co-Head of House, Elaina Williams and Sarah Ballard, and the Monitor Team, Sarah Griffin, Alice Walters, Jo Smith and Jenny Thomas agreed that the evening was thought provoking. After the training session there was a meal held in the Marquee.
House Song
Rehearsals are well underway and at every opportunity Sarah Griffin and the team are getting the girls together to practise. Rehearsals are likely to become more frequent as we get closer to Wednesday 15th October.
House Photo
The House photo has arrived and the each of the girls will be given an envelope in Tuesday’s House assembly to be taken home so parents can decide whether they wish to purchase a copy. This year there will not be orders taken in House or payment charged to the School Bill. As the photograph was taken by an external company a full size version will be available in House to view and orders may be made directly with the company via their website or by post. All the relevant details are contained within the envelope. Please ask your daughters for this. I have checked out the website and the photo is already there. Click the blue triangle when you get onto the website and then you will be asked for the user name and password which are pre-printed on the form. Ordering and payment appear to be straight forward. Please let us have your comments/feedback as this is a new departure for the House photo.
Monday 15th September
Last week saw the House start to practise their House Song. This year as the theme is cinema, they have chosen to perform “All that Jazz”. The Sixth Form have already printed the words and the girls are beginning to learn them and the first rehearsal took place on Thursday in house assembly. This is going to be quite a logistical feat as we never have all the girls attend House assemblies as they are elsewhere, plus with 89 to accommodate I am hoping it won’t prove too stressful. If reports from Thursday are anything to go by the Sixth Form were impressed with the younger girls. Fingers crossed their enthusiasm continues!
Kit
A number of junior girls have kit missing. We have searched kit bags, studies and cloakrooms so far with no luck; however, there are certainly items of kit which are unnamed and I really do ask that the girls get their kit named. We will continue to encourage the girls to put kit away after games and activities and impress upon them not to borrow kit, or at least return it if they have been loaned kit by someone. The search for kit will go on this week.
Saturday Activities
There are a small number of TC girls who attend Saturday activities and Parents may like to know that the girls are expected to sign in at Kyteless before the start of any session 1-3 and that we expect them to sign out when going home after activities in Reception as they would normally do if leaving school during the day Monday to Friday. Those girls who come into school early on a Saturday as they have a match must also sign in at Kyteless and will be sent to the library to work. NO girl is allowed to remain in the House. Girls arriving just in time for matches will, as last year, register with the member of staff in charge of their team. The House will be open on a Saturday for the collection of books and to change for activities.
Parents’ Association
If you would like to offer your help or would like to join the PA if you can email me your details I will pass them onto Sue Smith (Chair). The PA does raise considerable funds which benefit the House so your support will be gratefully received. We have just been bought new cutlery and new blue mugs for the kitchen as well as swing bins, one for each study, kitchen and to collect the plastic cups from the water machine to start recycling.
Dates to note:
Tuesday 9th September:
Thomas Cookes House photo 1pm
Thursday 11th September:
Leadership training: House monitors
Wednesday 26th November:
TC PA Accessories Evening Routh Hall 7pm. PLEASE NOTE this is a change of date from that in the Calendar of 19th November.
Monday 8th September
The first week seems to have ended almost before it started! TC has been a hive of activity. Term started on Sunday for the new L4 and L6 who were introduced to their tutors at Sunday Tea. Unfortunately the weather was so awful that the tea had to be held in the Day Room where space was at a premium! 26 girls join TC this year.
On Monday morning the rest of the girls arrived in House and there was much excited chatter as holiday news was exchanged. With 89 girls in the House we have done well to continue to have Roll Call in the Day Room and so far the girls have been responding to please to keep studies fairly tidy and maintain tidiness in the kitchen. The House Monitor team are checking studies daily and keeping account of the tidiness or untidiness. It is difficult but we want TC to be a pleasant environment and so everyone is being encouraged to do her bit! Timetables were issued and lessons got underway for all year groups. The L4 have coped magnificently and seem to be happy in their study and those joining from the prep school have readily made welcome those joining Bromsgrove for the first time. I have been very impressed overall with the House during Roll Call, Chapel and Routh.
Dress Code
The girls look very smart and in the main are complying with the dress code rules both in the Sixth form and below. However, I would like to take this opportunity to remind the girls that for Fifth form and below there is a no makeup rule. We do have make up remover pads in House as well as nail varnish remover. A few girls have chosen to ignore this rule. It has been repeated several times this week in House notices. I would remind parents that a full clothing list is on the School website mailings for all year groups. In particular I draw your attention to section outlining appropriate footwear:
*Plain leather flat black shoes. The following styles are acceptable: Start Rite ‘Penny’, ‘Fifi’, ‘Bright Spark; Clarks ‘No Laces’. (Ballet style pumps are not allowed). Some of the Fourth and Fifth form girls are not wearing appropriate footwear especially given the adverse weather conditions we have experienced this week. I would appreciate parental support on this.
School Service
The first School service of the year took place on Thursday and I was impressed with the behaviour of TC. We are a big House but already there is a good feeling of House Spirit. The U6 are already underway in preparation for the Unison House Song later this half term and I expect we shall shortly be hearing this year’s House Song throughout the House. Our Charity and Eco Rep, Jenny Thomas, is already beginning to plan events and action.
A number of girls in the L6 and U4 have volunteered to be guides in the coming year and they attended a meeting in the LRC with Mr Bowen and Mrs Maund on Thursday.
L6: Sophie Sellers, Daniella Irving, Unjulie Maumi, Rachael Mack, Lucy Barwell, Amber Capewell, Katie Budge, Rose Coffee, Gina Lees, Elsa Mckee, Ellie Johns.
U4: Alice Batham, Olivia Morris, Daisy Perrey, Harriet Walker, Eppyar Hunt, Emma Sellers, Victoria Stokes, Lucy Young. I am sure they will be good ambassadresses for both the School and TC.
Hockey
A number of girls were selected for the teams on Saturday to play Oakham. The weather was awful but the girls were cheerful. Judging by the number selected from TC we should be able to field excellent teams for the House Competitions at both junior and senior level.
U14A: Madeleine Heggett, Libby Thornton, Simmy Thompson-Smith, Lily Alsop, Claudia Cardinali, Georgia Meredith.
U14B: Fran Kingston, Megan Humphreys, Kaya Wilson, Hollie Westwood, Lottie Barrow, Alice Smith, Fiona Whitehead.
U15A: Victoria Stokes, Emma sellers, Rebecca Noon, Daisy Perrey.
U15B: Holly Alsop, Alice Batham, Sarah Morris, Olivia Morris, Eppyar Hunt, Harriet Walker, Rosanna Millns.
1stXI: Rachael Mack, Chelsea Callaghan, Alice Walters, Amber Capewell.
2ndXI: Rebecca Phillips, Jennie Morris, Dani Irving, Georgie Walters.
3rdXI: Unjulie Maumi, Lucy Barwell, Kate Marshall, Gina Lees, Sam Smith, Katie Budge, Sophie Sellers, Lorren Edwards.
4thXI: Jess Wolinski, Jess James, Harriet Alford, Sophie Doyle, Charlie Gilbert, Katie Thomas.
The term has started well and I am optimistic that TC will enjoy another successful year in all aspects of school life. Please keep reading the House webpage which we will endeavour to update weekly.
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